Knowing when to use spot metering is one of the questions we often hear from photographers who are struggling to get accurate exposures. The default matrix, or multi-segment, metering on most ...

But spot metering needs to be used with care. You have to position the spot very carefully to get an accurate reading, and that's not easy if your subject is moving.

All cameras include exposure meters, which measure the tones in the subject according to a selected pattern. Understanding how metering patterns work will help you to decide which one to use in ...

A meter that takes measurements from a one degree angle. Some advanced SLR cameras have an integral spot meter with the measuring pattern marked on the viewing screen. Cameras and exposure meters ...

Since buying the Evo4g I am going to use the phone as my primary point and shoot. One thing I noticed is that the camera lets you choose metering. The choices are Spot, Average and Center area. I ...